Wendy's

September 25, 2019 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM HAMBURGER GRILL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 10Priority
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT OF THE DRINK STATION CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL ON PREMISE ON OR AFTER 09/23/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
    code 38
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED AND PREPPED. PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED AND PREPPED.
    code 40
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELFS WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. • FOUND WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT CUSTOMER CONDIMENT STATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED;BROKEN LIDS/OPENINGS, NOT TIGHT- FITTING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. • FOUND BROKEN FLOORS TILES AT FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF HAMBURGER GRILL AREA AND REAR MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT FLOORS ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN FRONT EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM AND REAR C02 STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS
    code 56
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 23, 2019: 9 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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